Provost George J. Hagerty, Ed.D.
Dr. Hagerty brings to Hellenic American University extensive experience in key leadership positions in American higher education. Most recently, he served as President of Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire (1995-2009). In addition, Dr. Hagerty has chaired numerous national, regional and state higher education governing boards, served as legislative counsel and senior official for state and federal government agencies in the United States, and, as an academic, has established a substantial record as professor, lecturer, and scholar.
Dr. Hagerty has taught at the undergraduate and graduate levels at his two alma maters, Harvard University and Stonehill College (1985-1996) in the areas of education policy, government, and public finance. Previously, he was appointed to several key positions in the Office of Special Education & Rehabilitation Services in the U.S. Department of Education (1979-1985). Among his public service appointments, he has been Chairman of the National Association of Independent Colleges & Universities, Chairman of the Presidents’ Council of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and Chairman of the New Hampshire Postsecondary Education Commission, as well as the New Hampshire College & University Council.
Dr. Hagerty was awarded the degrees of Doctor of Education (1978) and Masters of Education (1976) from Harvard University; he received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science: International Affairs (1975) from Stonehill College in Massachusetts.
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